Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee
Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee is an earth dam located in Delta County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee
The primary purpose of Sulphur Bluff Realty Phase I Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sara M Dunham Trust (private). It impounds the Off Ch-south Sulphur River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 7,571 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 349 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,776 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Delta |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-south Sulphur River |
| Coordinates | 33.37388, -95.44804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,571 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,776 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,776 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,849 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 349 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SARA M DUNHAM TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05879 |
| Federal ID | TX05879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |